Blackberry Vodka Lemonade

One of the best summer cocktails, this Blackberry Vodka Lemonade combines sweet, tart lemonade with the delicious flavors of blackberry, rosemary, and mint for a refreshing cocktail.

Here in LA the weather is slowly starting to transition from spring to summer, and temperatures are starting to soar. Well let’s be honest, we never really have much of a spring here. Seems like we always just go straight into summer. In any event, this blackberry vodka lemonade is perfect for those unbearably hot days. It’s so refreshing, and is a great way to get the party started!

I make a pitcher of this blackberry vodka lemonade for pretty much any occasion. Whether it’s just a summer backyard barbecue, or brunch, or just because this cocktail is perfect, and is super easy to make. All you need is lemonade, fresh blackberries, a couple sprigs of rosemary , mint, and vodka. I made a simple syrup infused with rosemary and mint, just like in my Blood Orange Vodka Spritzers to really get that hint of that herb flavor in the lemonade.

The vodka I used in today’s cocktail comes from a local brand here in LA called Our/Los Angeles. Their distillery is located in the Art’s District, and their vodka is produced out of organic wheat. Their ingredients are locally sourced which gives the vodka its own, unique flavor profile. Another thing I love about this vodka is that it comes with a crown cap and resealable lid making it perfect to take on the go with you! The flavor has is fresh with a fruity note making it perfect for this blackberry vodka lemonade.

Making this cocktail is a breeze! All you need to do is boil some sugar and water to make a simple syrup, strain the syrup, and combine everything into a pitcher and….. voila! you’re cocktail is ready! Check out the recipe below!

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Blackberry Vodka Lemonade

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

One of the best summer cocktails, this Blackberry Vodka Lemonade combines sweet, tart lemonade with the delicious flavors of blackberry, rosemary, and mint for a refreshing cocktail.

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Ingredients

For simple syrup:

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves torn
• 4 sprigs of rosemary
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves torn
• 1/2 cup fresh blackberries

To make the cocktail

• 4 cups freshly squeezed lemonade
• 1 cup vodka
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 c. blackberry basil simple syrup recipe below
• fresh blackberries, basil, rosemary, and mint for garnish

Instructions

1. To make the simple syrup by bringing water and sugar to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in the fresh basil, rosemary, mint leaves and blackberries.
2. Mash the blackberries, basil, rosemary, and mint leaves with a fork or masher.
3. Let stand until mixture is cooled, then use a fine mesh strainer to strain.
4. In a medium pitcher, combine lemonade, vodka, water, and strained simple syrup.
5. Garnish with blackberries, lemon slices, and fresh basil.